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Prop 316 Aims to Block Grocery Tax Hikes Without Voter Approval
Proposition 316 would bar local grocery tax hikes without voter approval and limit any new tax to 2 percent, and is set for a vote by Arizona voters on Oct.…
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Mesa Music Festival Offers Free Concerts on Eight Downtown Stages
The Mesa Music Festival returns Oct. 17‑18 with free concerts on eight downtown stages, featuring rock, punk, hip‑hop and additional genres.
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Arizona Voters to Decide Prop 144 on New ID Rules in November
Arizona voters will decide Proposition 144 in November 2026, a measure that would add voter‑ID rules and ban foreign contributions.
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Woman Killed in Wrong‑Way Head‑On Crash on Loop 303
A woman was killed in a head‑on crash on Loop 303 after a driver went the wrong way, and the driver now faces pending charges.
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Arizona Adds First Three Federal EV Fast‑Charging Stations
Arizona and the federal government opened three fast‑charging stations on major highways on October 15, funded by a federal grant, expanding the state's EV…
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FBI Asked to Probe False Election Claims Against Maricopa Board
The office of Justin Heap requested an FBI probe of baseless election claims against the Maricopa County Board, but an investigator found no misconduct in a…
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Burr and Chappelle Headline Fastball Comedy Festival
Bill Burr and Dave Chappelle will headline Mesa's first two‑day Fastball Comedy Festival on October 17–18, 2026.
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Tempe Council to Vote on Ban of License‑Plate Cameras
Tempe City Council is set to vote on a permanent ban of its Flock license‑plate reader cameras, while the police chief maintains they are vital for solving…
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Hazmat Teams Respond to Scottsdale Home After Chemicals Found
Scottsdale fire crews and Homeland Security responded to a home where the former owner had stored hazardous chemicals, managing the situation under established…
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Phoenix Reaches 89°F, Winds Up to 70 mph Expected This Weekend
Phoenix hit 89°F on Thursday, and a low‑pressure system is set to bring gusts up to 70 mph and increased rain chances over the weekend.
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Buckeye Police Ask Public to Identify Arson Suspects
Buckeye Police are seeking public assistance to identify two people seen on a driveway camera setting fire to three cars and a home on August 19, 2026.
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Traffic Officials Seek Driver Input on I‑10 Redesign
Officials are inviting Valley drivers to comment on a redesign of the congested I-10 corridor in central Phoenix to mitigate growing traffic issues.
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Proposition 144 Could End No‑Excuse Mail Voting in Arizona
Proposition 144 aims to change Arizona’s mail‑in voting rules, with supporters citing speed and security benefits while opponents warn it would end the popular…
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Mr. Lucky’s Celebrates 60 Years on Grand Avenue
Mr. Lucky’s celebrated its 60th anniversary with a photo retrospective, reflecting on its six‑decade history as a beloved Grand Avenue honky‑tonk.
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Buckeye Drafts Plan for Commercial Flights at Mesa Gateway
Buckeye officials are drafting a master plan to attract commercial airline service to the West Valley via Mesa Gateway Airport, intended to give residents more…
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Attorney General Calls Town Hall on Data Center Impacts
The Arizona Attorney General will hold a town hall to discuss how upcoming data centers may influence electricity prices and water resources, amid state review…
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One dead, another injured in wrong-way crash on Loop 303
A wrong-way driver on Loop 303 in Surprise caused a collision that killed one person and injured another, according to Arizona State Troopers.
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Fox 10's Ortiz Explains Arizona's Recent Storm Clouds
Krystal Ortiz of FOX 10 Phoenix described the range of cloud types seen in Arizona's recent storms, noting the notable changes in the sky.
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Mobile Market Brings Fresh Produce to Phoenix Valley
Farm Express Mobile Market now brings affordable fresh produce to Phoenix Valley communities, addressing a shortage of low‑cost options.
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Arizona Prop 317 to Grant Security Power Over Drug Cartels
Proposition 317 proposes expanding the state homeland security agency's power to target drug cartels, with Arizona voters deciding the measure in the November…
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Wrong-Way Truck Hits Vehicle, Girl Critical in Phoenix
A wrong-way truck crash on Washington Street critically injured a girl, and police have opened an investigation.
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Arizona Attorney General Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Claims
Arizona AG Kris Mayes sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT deceives consumers and endangers children, amid broader scrutiny of AI compliance with state consumer laws.
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Wind Advisory Set for Friday in Phoenix
Phoenix will face a wind advisory on Friday amid rising temperatures and decreasing rain chances in the state.
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No Kings Anti‑Trump Protest Planned for Oct. 17 in Phoenix
The "No Kings" movement will hold a large anti‑Trump protest on Oct. 17 at Grant Park in downtown Phoenix.